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@54pontiac

Yes, my dentist noticed a marked decrease in jawbone and teeth after 18 months on Prednisone. I suppose the rest of my bones suffered as well.

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Mike | @dadcue | Dec 12, 2025

Absolutely ... dental side effects from long term Prednisone use aren't mentioned too often but they happen too. There is a section about dental side effects in the following link.
https://myacare.com/blog/the-effects-of-steroids-on-oral-health-applications-and-side-effects.